Tuberville not interested in LSU

NEW ORLEANS - Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville arrived in New Orleans on Monday, reiterating that he is not interested in the LSU coaching job.

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"I told everybody last week: I'm going to be at Auburn next year," Tuberville told The Associated Press. "I'm excited about this past season. I'm excited about the Sugar Bowl, and I'm looking forward to many more years at Auburn."

Auburn will play Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl Jan. 3.

LSU is seeking to replace Nick Saban, who announced Saturday he is leaving Baton Rouge to become head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

There were widespread rumors over the weekend that Tuberville was interested in the job, despite having agreed in principle to a seven-year contract with Auburn that would pay him $16 million. The contract reportedly would also include a $7.5 million buy-out, but it is not expected to be signed for at least another month.

"We have almost finished a new contract, and I'm excited about that," Tuberville said on Monday. "I'm excited about the future."